NYPD expanding search for missing autistic teen Avonte Oquendo to Long Island, New Jersey

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Eyewitness News

LONG ISLAND CITY (WABC) -- The NYPD is expanding its search beyond New York City for a 14-year-old boy with autism missing for 11 days. Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said Monday that the NYPD was engaging the help of officials in New Jersey and Long Island.

On Monday, Police divers searching for 14-year old Avonte Oquendo entered the Newtown Creek, near the Long Island City school where the autistic boy went missing Oct. 4.

It is part of the frantic search for Avonte, and the NYPD is asking the public to come forward with any possible information on the boy's whereabouts.

Chief of Department Phil Banks said that if anyone thinks they see Avonte, they should call the department's hotline at 800-577-TIPS. He says they will chase down every lead.


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